350-701 Content Security Practice Question
An organization using Cisco Firepower NGFW wants to block all social media traffic while allowing other web traffic. Which feature should be configured?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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URL filtering
Firepower URL filtering can block categories such as 'Social Networking' to prevent access to social media sites.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Intrusion prevention
Why it's wrong here
IPS detects attacks, not content categories.
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URL filtering
Why this is correct
URL filtering blocks entire categories of websites.
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TLS server identity discovery
Why it's wrong here
This identifies TLS servers, not for blocking.
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Application control
Why it's wrong here
Application control can block social media applications, but URL filtering is more comprehensive for web-based access.
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